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Seagate IronWolf 8TB (ST8000VN004) Buying Guide

Product facts and dated cost

Seagate IronWolf 8TB · Exact identity: ST8000VN004

8TB decimal capacity · CMR · SATA 6 Gb/s

Catalog amount: $329.99 · historical · Price record: 2026-09-27T15:10:25.941219+00:00. Tax and shipping excluded.

Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer.

IronWolf 8TB: specifications and dated store comparison →

An 8TB option for large backup and media files, with a noticeable power tradeoff for always-on use.

One 8TB Seagate IronWolf ST8000VN004 internal SATA hard drive. NAS enclosure sold separately.

This guide checks ST8000VN004 official tables, iXBT’s PC lab, TechRadar’s article and an original desktop-copy video. Newegg’s September 11 new offer was $329.99; QNAP’s page has conflicting stock and delivery wording. Historical B&H and Adorama observations retain their dates. ChooseCompute has not tested this drive. See the review evidence ↓

Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS hard drive
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Is 8TB IronWolf storage right for your NAS?

Large backups

The exact-model PC test averaged about 206 MB/s in full-disk reading and writing. Network and enclosure limits still apply.[2]

Good for sequential storage

A larger media collection

It doubles nominal capacity over a 4TB drive in the same slot, without requiring you to buy 12TB immediately.[1]

Good when 8TB covers your growth

Applications with frequent small accesses

Mixed and small-block access were much weaker than simple sequential transfers in the test.[2]

A limited fit

Low-power continuous operation

The separate ST8000VN002 has lower official operating and idle power figures. Check the full model number.[1]

Compare the other 8TB model

ST8000VN004 capacity and drive specifications

Full specifications ↗

Follow any specification for its full conditions and sources.

Living with it

Full-disk transfers and the VN004 power tradeoff

01

Judge long copies by more than the peak

iXBT measured this drive across its full capacity. Read speed ranged from 111.1 to 257.7 MB/s, averaging 206.1 MB/s. That spread matters when copying a large library: one fast benchmark result does not describe the entire disk.[2]

02

Reading and writing together is a different task

The same PC test reported 83.9 MB/s for its mixed Q1T1 workload. If your priority is busy applications or frequent small accesses, the 7200 rpm specification alone is not a reason to choose this drive.[2]

03

ST8000VN004 versus VN002: how does power use differ?

ST8000VN004 is the 7200 rpm model. Seagate’s current sheet gives it 10.1W operating and 7.8W idle, versus 5.3W and 4.0W for the separate 5400 rpm ST8000VN002. Compare those choices if your drives will run continuously; actual electricity use depends on workload and power management.[1]

What original 8TB tests found

Our buying advice combines official specifications with the original reviews below. We have not tested this product ourselves. Expand a review for its setup, measurements and limitations.

iXBT

Andrey KozhemyakoAug 2, 2021

Strong sequential storage, much weaker mixed access

iXBT tested ST8000VN004 on an i9-11900K/Z590 PC. HD Tune averaged 206.1 MB/s read and 206.3 MB/s write across the disk, with minima near 111/125 MB/s. CDM mixed Q1T1 was 83.9 MB/s. 32 GB copies fell from about 265 MB/s on the first 300 GB to about 138 MB/s on the last 300 GB. These are the 8TB rows, not the article’s IronWolf Pro 18TB results.

Read the original review
Test setup, measurements & limitations

Two Seagate NAS HDDs: IronWolf Pro 18TB and IronWolf 8TB

Tested: ST8000VN004 on Intel Core i9-11900K / ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero (Z590); HD Tune Pro 5.75 and CrystalDiskMark 8.0.1; firmware not specified.

Applies to: IronWolf 8TB rows only; Pro 18TB values excluded.

  • Sequential transfer is much stronger than mixed and small-block access; mixed Q1T1 fell to 83.9 MB/s.Source location: Sequential operations and mixed table
  • Throughput falls from outer to inner tracks on both HD Tune and 32 GB file copies.Source location: Sequential min/max and 32 GB first/last 300 GB tables
  • The 8TB sample used 10 heads / 5 disks and air fill in the article’s comparison table.Source location: ST8000VN004 specification table before testing
Measurements reported by the reviewer
MeasurementResultConditions & source location
HD Tune read: average / minimum / maximum206.1 / 111.1 / 257.7 MB/sFull-disk sequential read, HD Tune Pro 5.75Sequential operations → read table, IronWolf 8TB row
HD Tune write: average / minimum / maximum206.3 / 125.0 / 257.2 MB/sFull-disk sequential write, HD Tune Pro 5.75Sequential operations → write table, IronWolf 8TB row
Mixed Q1T1 / Q8T883.9 / 136.6 MB/sCrystalDiskMark 8.0.1 mixed sequentialSequential operations → mixed table, IronWolf 8TB row
HD Tune access time read / write14.8 / 5.82 msHD Tune Pro 5.75Random-access section, IronWolf 8TB row
32 GB single-file read, first / last 300 GB265.4 / 138.2 MB/sLarge-file copy, IronWolf 8TB onlyWorking with large files → 32 GB 1 file read table
Mixed random 32 GB, first / last 300 GB54.7 / 47.5 MB/sRandom mixed 32 GBWorking with large files → random mixed table
PCMark 10 Storage Full System Drive empty / full317 / 253PCMark 10 Storage; SSD rows in the same table are not this driveComplex performance → PCMark 10 table, IronWolf 8TB row

Limits to keep in mind

  • PC test, not a NAS array or network result.
  • No controlled acoustic or field-life study. Test drives were supplied by Merlion; other funding details are not stated.
TechRadar Pro

Mark PickavanceMay 27, 2026

A photographed 7200 rpm 8TB; power numbers need the datasheet

TechRadar (Mark Pickavance, 2026-05-27) photographed ST8000VN004. It publishes no lab suite. Its 7.8 vs 3.4 W ‘operating’ contrast is a mislabel/older pairing; current DS1904.23 is 10.1 W operating / 7.8 W idle versus ST8000VN002 at 5.3 / 4.0 W. RAID arithmetic and then-current Amazon prices are not reused as live offers.

Read the original review
Test setup, measurements & limitations

Seagate IronWolf 8TB review: still selling, none of the reasons are its price

Tested: Author-photographed ST8000VN004 sample; article is design, power-spec comparison and 2026 street-price analysis rather than a published benchmark suite.

Applies to: Exact MPN qualitative review with author photographs. Power comparison in the article mislabels 7.8 W versus 3.4 W as operating; current DS1904.23 is 10.1 W average operating / 7.8 W idle for VN004 versus 5.3 / 4.0 W for ST8000VN002. Do not use the article’s six-bay RAID5+hot-spare 24TB arithmetic or treat its Amazon prices as current offers.

  • The reviewer treats ST8000VN004 as the 2019 7200 rpm follow-on to ST8000VN0022, and ST8000VN002 as a later 5400 rpm model.Source location: Design section
  • The article’s 7.8 W vs 3.4 W ‘operating’ contrast does not match the current datasheet (10.1/7.8 W vs VN002 5.3/4.0 W). Buyer power advice uses the verified datasheet, not that pair.Source location: Design section power sentences versus DS1904.23

Limits to keep in mind

  • No CrystalDiskMark/HD Tune tables.
  • In-article Amazon link is B084ZV4DXB (ST8000VNZ04/N004 retail pack), not the OEM VN004 buy box.
  • Affiliate (GeoRiot) links present.
  • Six-bay RAID5+hot-spare capacity math is incorrect and is not adopted.
  • 2026 street-price tables are not current ChooseCompute offers.
YouTube / The Wong Reviewer

WillNov 21, 2020

A desktop copy sat near 144–145 MB/s in two snapshots

The Wong Reviewer copied thousands of files from a Barracuda onto a labeled ST8000VN004 (SC60, DOM 13 Aug 2020). Windows showed 144 MB/s near the start and 145 MB/s at 75%. Those are snapshots, not a full-disk average. The phone 50.8 reading is not a calibrated dBA figure.

Read the original review
Test setup, measurements & limitations

Desktop copy and uncalibrated sound overlay on ST8000VN004

Tested: Self-bought ST8000VN004, label FW SC60, PN 2M2101-500, DOM 13 Aug 2020. Windows copy of 9368 items from a Barracuda (F:) to Ironwolf8TB (J:) via an HDD duplicator dock. ASR 0:12–11:07 auto captions; selected frames 3:00/9:42/10:10/10:28. No original audio listening.

Applies to: Exact MPN first-hand desktop copy snapshots. Not a NAS array. Phone-app 50.8 overlay is not a calibrated dBA result.

  • At about 1% of the copy, Windows showed 144 MB/s with 3.09 TB remaining; at about 75%, 145 MB/s. ASR also says roughly 142–150 MB/s. Do not average those snapshots into a single throughput.Source location: Frames 9:42 and 10:10; ASR ~9:42
  • After a long copy the reviewer said the drive was too hot to touch; no thermometer.Source location: ASR 10:30–10:58
Measurements reported by the reviewer
MeasurementResultConditions & source location
Windows copy snapshot ~1%144 MB/s9368 items Barracuda F: → Ironwolf8TB J:; 3.09 TB remaining09m42s frame
Windows copy snapshot ~75%145 MB/sSame copy; 775 GB remaining in the overlay10m10s frame

Limits to keep in mind

  • Phone overlay 50.8 with ‘Normal Ambient is 35DB’ is uncalibrated; weighting/distance unknown — not dBA and not cross-lab comparable.
  • ASR ‘8 hours / 4 TB’ does not match the ~3.1 TB planned copy; do not compute a derived average.
  • Dock/USB path, not a NAS.
  • Affiliate disclosed in parent notes; self-bought. Auto captions may err (e.g. ‘nos’ for NAS).
  • No original audio listening.

Before you buy

Current and historical ST8000VN004 listings and ownership costs

September 11 price observations need seller and delivery checks

Newegg sold the exact new drive for $329.99 in the September 11 observation. Recheck delivered total and stock before ordering. QNAP displayed $349 with inconsistent stock and pre-order wording; B&H and Adorama prices remain historical.[7][8][4]

Compare 8TB with the space you will soon need

If 8TB leaves little growth room, compare a larger drive’s total price before using another slot or planning a replacement. Extra capacity is valuable only if you expect to use it.[1]

Include ongoing power use

For an always-on installation, the difference between the two 8TB models can matter beyond the purchase price. Published watts help frame that comparison but are not a measurement of your complete NAS.[1]

Check OEM packaging and warranty

B&H labels this listing OEM and includes a three-year manufacturer warranty. Confirm what is included and verify the individual drive’s warranty using its serial number and purchase country.[4][3]

Compare stores for this exact model

One 8TB Seagate IronWolf ST8000VN004 internal SATA hard drive. NAS enclosure sold separately. Check the total delivered price at the store.

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Newegg

Sold by Newegg

$329.99

Historical price

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Observed Sep 27, 2026, 3:10:25 PM UTC[12]

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QNAP US Store

Sold by QNAP Inc.

$349

Historical price

Stock not confirmed · New

One 8TB SATA HDD sold as a QNAP store accessory (SKU 72123800-6051100-000-RS)

Not confirmed on this PDP; QNAP US store is in Pomona, CA. US store (Pomona, CA). Do not assume immediate US shipping. Lead-time copy on the same page estimates 2–4 weeks pre-order and 2–3 weeks delivery. JSON-LD brand is QNAP because it is their accessory SKU; title MPN is ST8000VN004. Confirm warranty channel. Tax extra.

Observed Sep 11, 2026[8]

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Adorama

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$349.99

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Observed Sep 27, 2026, 4:10:36 AM UTC[11]

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B&H

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$389

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MemoryC

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$452.03

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IronWolf 8TB questions before buying

Are all IronWolf 8TB drives 7200 rpm?

No. ST8000VN004 is 7200 rpm, while ST8000VN002 is a separate 5400 rpm model with different power ratings. Check the exact MPN before comparing prices.[1]

Why are some test peaks above the rated 210 MB/s?

The official rating and the independent benchmark describe different conditions. The test also shows lower speeds elsewhere on the disk, so a peak should not replace the manufacturer rating or become a guaranteed copy speed.[1][3][2]

Does OEM mean the drive is used?

Not by itself. B&H’s regular new-product listing calls this drive OEM and includes manufacturer warranty coverage. Check the actual seller, condition and individual serial-number coverage.[4][3]

Sources

Research updated Sep 11, 2026. Individual source check dates are listed below. Measurements belong to the named reviewers; tested configurations and software versions may differ from the product you buy.

  1. [1] Seagate IronWolf data sheet — September 2025 ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · DS1904.23-2509US page 2 ST8000VN004 column beside ST8000VN002 5400 rpm

  2. [2] Two Seagate NAS drives: IronWolf Pro 18TB and IronWolf 8TB ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · iXBT 2021-08-02 ST8000VN004 rows in HD Tune, CDM, 32 GB copies, PCMark 10

  3. [3] Seagate ST8000VN004 product manual, Rev. F ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Rev. F Table 1 and Table 2 DC power; 10 heads / 5 discs; 200 MiB/s = 210 MB/s

  4. [4] B&H: ST8000VN004 single drive ↗

    Checked Sep 8, 2026 · Product heading/MFR; Authorized Dealer; main In Stock price and quantity 1; regular new-product listing, separate used area.

  5. [5] Adorama: ST8000VN004 single drive ↗

    Checked Sep 8, 2026 · MFR ST8000VN004; 8TB and Single selectors at $349.99; Limited Quantity Available – Buy Now banner.

  6. [6] TechRadar: Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS drive review ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Mark Pickavance, datePublished 2026-05-27; ST8000VN004 vs VN0022/VN002 design and price sections; drive photographs credited to the author

  7. [7] Newegg — exact-model new offer ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Primary product pane price and sold-by region; selected item new-condition and inventory flags.

  8. [8] QNAP US Store: ST8000VN004 ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Title ST8000VN004; Availability In stock; $349.00; Add to Cart; seller QNAP Inc.

  9. [9] The Wong Reviewer: Seagate Ironwolf 8TB NAS Drive Review | How loud is it? ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Label 3:00 ST8000VN004 FW SC60 PN 2M2101-500 DOM 13Aug2020; copy frames 9:42/10:10; ASR 0:12–11:07

  10. [10] B&H product price observation ↗

    Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:1d16b658fbdfb974e54af542e729c940117c2629f2c2d68cf64b18b5db6b571d

  11. [11] Adorama product price observation ↗

    Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:0abf8169fef9436d589fa78eb956e57ef3c5b5a4cb399c607c13aa32c4117cac

  12. [12] Newegg product price observation ↗

    Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:9271645e99694049976d9e4c5d55bd7e0cebf14bf6abe278bc0419b92573584d

  13. [13] MemoryC product price observation ↗

    Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:e68fa6f081b4b23c37a410fb20eff5953acfaba85d46a176d5fc15d23b062ddf

Research and review record

  • Research: Grok 4.6 · Source research and data update
  • Self-check: Grok 4.6 · Researcher self-check
  • Independent review: GPT-6 (Codex) · Exact model, official specification definitions and key footnotes, adopted original results/limitations, dated merchant qualification, reader projection, and explicit residual coverage; existing indexing decision preserved.
  • Editorial integration: GPT-6 (Codex) · Editorial integration and validation

Independent review completed for the scope recorded in the audit.

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